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BL08 TWG

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,225 mi
Last recorded187,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 187,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 187,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 174,618 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 174,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 163,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,080 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 153,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 145,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,905 miles

nsr & osr tyrer valves perrished

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr & osr tyrer valves perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers worn and smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers worn and smearing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,122 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17 94v

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,706 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BL08 TWG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 TWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 TWG registered?

BL08 TWG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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